Currencies

Bitcoin's newest millionaire: Rapper 50 Cent

Hip-hop star Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson said he completely “forgot” that he accepted bitcoin for one of his albums four years ago, making him the latest millionaire of the cryptocurrency, with a stake reportedly worth more than $7.5 million.

President Trump talks up dollar in Davos

Trump said he ultimately wants the dollar to be strong, lifting the greenback and contradicting comments made by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin one day earlier.

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___ Dollar tumbles after US treasury chief welcomes weaker value DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The U.S. treasury chief has welcomed a weaker value in the dollar, breaking with a past commitment by the U.S. government to back a strong dollar.